There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Chatham by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Bridge to Chathamtrain Luton - Rainham / ...
3h 45m£27–114Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
- Take the train from London Victoria to Chathamtrain London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
5h 10m£18–58Drive 138.5 mi
- Drive from Poole to Chathamcar 138.5 mi
2h 36m£33–48Train via Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Take the train from London Victoria to Chathamtrain
4h£29–115Bus, line 022 bus
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 022
6h 55m£18–43
Poole to Chatham by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Chatham is to bus and line 022 bus which costs £18 - £45 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Chatham is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Chatham station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Railway Station New Cut via London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Chatham. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Chatham via Waterloo station and London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Poole and Chatham is 146 miles. The road distance is 139.3 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Chatham without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £27 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Poole to Chatham, including transfers.
Poole to Chatham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Chatham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Chatham is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £27 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 022 bus, which costs £18 - £45 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Chatham, England?
You can take a train from Poole to Chatham via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, London Bridge station, and London Bridge in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Railway Station New Cut via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 6h 55m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Poole to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–85
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–21
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–55
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London Bridge to Chatham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–30
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London Bridge to Chatham
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–26
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Victoria to Chatham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–30
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–28
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube
Read the travel guide
How do I buy a London Underground ticket?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Poole to Chatham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Poole to Chatham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Chatham is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Poole to Chatham.
Book your Poole to Chatham train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1491+ hotels available in Chatham.






















